First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. If you can't find the serial, you may also want to check the pot codes on a Danelectro/Silvertone to at least give you a rough approximation of the year of manufacture.Įvery Dean guitar made in United States comes with a seven digit serial number that is printed on the back of the headstock (some 90s models may be stamped on the fretboard). 5-digit serials are the same, you just disregard the fifth digit. So 1204 represents a 1964 guitar made in the 12th week of the year. On 4-digit serials, you ignore the 3rd digit, while the fourth digit tells the year. After 1967, it's reversed, so the the first digit represents the year. I will summarize some of the Silvertone serial number basics but for a real deep dive, I suggest going to Doug's serial number page at /serial-numbers-dating.īriefly, for a pre-1967 3-digit serial number the first two digits are the week, while the last digit tells the year, such that serial number 210 indicates a 1960 model made in the 21st week of the year. In doing research on this brand I found the definitive website for Danelectro/Silvertone info at The site is run by Doug Tulloch and he even sells a Danelectro Guitar Guide for you hardcore fans. You can find serial numbers on vintage Danelectro/Silvertone instruments all over, including back of headstock, neck heel, neck pocket, control cavity and other places. If you need pot code info, see this blog post.ĭanelectro/Silvertone (Back to top of page) Please check out our Youtube channel, our current used guitars for sale, and the short FAQ at bottom.

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